Republic of Zambia

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION

BUSINESS STUDIES SYLLABUS

GRADE 8 - 9

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Prepared and Published by Curriculum Development Centre
P.O. Box 50092
Lusaka - Zambia
2013
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VISION
Quality, lifelong education for all which is accessible, inclusive and relevant to individual, national and global needs and value systems

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VISION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii
PREFACE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vii
INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- viii
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ viii
TIME ALLOCATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- viii
ASSESSMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- viii
RATIONALE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ix
GENERAL OUTCOMES OF BUSINESS STUDIES SYLLABUS ............................................................................................................ x

GRADE 8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
General Outcomes: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
Key Competences:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
8.1 An Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
8.2 Entrepreneurship---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
8.3 Office Stationery and Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
8.4 Business Transactions---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
8.5 Business Documents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
8.6 Source Documents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
8.7 Books of Original Entry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
8.8 Classes of Accounts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
8.9 Ledger --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
8.10 Trial Balance:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

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GRADE 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
General Outcomes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Key Competences-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
9.1 Final Accounts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
9.2 Wages and Salaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
9.3 Personal Financial Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
9.4 Banking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
9.5 Filing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
9.6 Postal and Telecommunication Services------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
9.7 Commonly Used Business Abbreviations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
9.8 Entrepreneurship ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Appendix I: Scope and Sequence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

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PREFACE
The syllabus was produced as a result of the Curriculum review process carried out by the Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early
Education under the auspices of the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC). The curriculum reform process started way back in 1999 when the Ministry of
Education commissioned five (5) curriculum studies which were conducted by the University of Zambia. These studies were followed by a review of the
lower and middle basic and primary teacher education curriculum. In 2005 the upper basic education National survey was conducted and information from
learners, parents, teachers, school managers, educational administrators, tertiary institutions traditional leaders civic leaders and various stakeholders in
education was collected to help design a relevant curriculum.

The recommendations provided by various stakeholders during the Upper Basic Education National survey of 2005 and National symposium on curriculum
held in June 2009 guided the review process.

The review was necessitated by the need to provide an education system that would not only incorporate latest social, economic, technological and political
developments but also equip learners with vital knowledge, skills and values that are necessary to contribute to the attainment of Vision 2030.

The syllabus has been reviewed in line with the Outcomes Based Education principles which seek to link education to real life experiences that give learners
skills to access, criticize, analyze and practically apply knowledge that help them gain life skills. Its competences and general outcomes are the expected
outcomes to be attained by the learners through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, techniques and values which are very important for the total
development of the individual and the nation as a whole.

Effective implementation of Outcomes Based Education requires that the following principles be observed: clarity of focus, Reflective designing, setting
high expectations for all learners and appropriate opportunities.

It is my sincere hope that this Outcomes Based syllabus will greatly improve the quality of education provided at. Junior Secondary School as defined and
recommended in various policy documents including Educating Our Future`1996 and the `Zambia Education Curriculum Framework `2013.

ChishimbaNkosha
Permanent Secretary
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The syllabus presented here is a result of broad-based consultation involving several stakeholders within and outside the education system.

Many individuals, institutions and organizations were consulted to gather their views on the existing syllabus and to accord them an opportunity to make
suggestions for the new syllabus. The Ministry of Education wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated for their valuable
contributions, which resulted in the development of this syllabus.

The Curriculum Development Centre worked closely with other sister departments and institutions to create this document. We sincerely thank the
Directorate of Teacher Education and Specialized Services, the Directorate of Planning and Information, the Directorate of Human Resource and
Administration, the Directorate of Open and Distance Education ,the Examinations Council of Zambia, the University of Zambia, schools and other
institutions too numerous to mention, for their steadfast support.

We pay special tribute to co-operating partners especially JICA and UNICEF for rendering financial technical support in the production of the syllabus.

C.N.M Sakala (Mrs)

Director-Standard and Curriculum
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EARLY EDUCATION

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INTRODUCTION
This syllabus has been produced against the background of National Policy on Education Document (1996) Educating Our Future. In the National
Policy on Education Document, Business Subject is stressed as essential for starting and running a business, for work and entrepreneurship. It
incorporates the acquisition of both academic and entrepreneurship skills.

TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
The methodologies to be used shall be:
a) Teacher exposition
b) Question and answers
c) Group/pair activities (Project work- company formation)
d) Educational visits (visits to various relevant sites)
e) Teaching/learning aids to help pupils understand the topics
f) Role play
g) Debate

TIME ALLOCATION
The Business Studies syllabus comprises a two-year course thus, Grade 8 and 9. Five (5) periods of 40 minutes each per week arranged as 2 doubles
and 1 single.

ASSESSMENT
The assessment in Business Studies shall be conducted as follows:
a) Home work
b) Class quizzes
c) Mid-Term Tests
d) End of Term Examinations
e) Final (National) Examination (Grade 9).

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RATIONALE
The purpose of Business course is to provide the learner with some basic knowledge, productive skills and positive values and attitudes on financial,
commercial and entrepreneurial ideas necessary for making effective economic and social decisions. This will assist in developing the learner's interest
and talent in business through critical evaluation rather than by just accepting information as facts. It will also assist the learner to appreciate business
education as a tool for national development.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF BUSINESS STUDIES SYLLABUS
a) Acquire entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, positive attitudes and values in order to enhance running of business ventures.
b) Attain knowledge, skills and values in order to competently perform office procedures and financial tasks.

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GRADE 8

GENERAL OUTCOMES: KEY COMPETENCES:

 Acquire basic knowledge, skills and values of an office  Demonstrate acceptable office etiquette
 Acquire knowledge, skills and values of entrepreneurship  Demonstrate qualities of a good entrepreneur
 Develop an understanding of different types of office  Ability to record business transactions in the books in the books
stationery, equipment and their uses of accounts
 Acquire knowledge, Skills and values on recording
business transactions from business documents into books
of accounts

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.1 AN 8.1.1 Functions of 8.1.1.1 State the functions of an  Computing  Appreciating the
OFFICE an Office office  Analyzing data functions of an
 Storing data office
 Planning(Research for more)
8.1.2 Types of 8.1.2.1 Identify the types of  Open Office  Identifying  Awareness of the
offices offices  Closed Office different types types of offices
 Virtual office of offices
8.1.3 Organizational 8.1.3.1 Interpret an  Administration  Interpreting  Awareness of the
Chart organizational chart  Accounts/Finance organizational function of
 Human Resource chart different
8.1.3.2 State functions of  Marketing/Advertising/Sales  Analytical departments In
each department  Procurement/Purchasing an organisation
 Planning
 Maintenance/Engineering
 Transport and logistics
 Legal
8.1.4 Job 8.1.4.1 Identify the job  Managing Director  Identifying job  Knowledge about
opportunities opportunities available  General Manager opportunities job opportunities
 Financial Manager in the office
 Accounts clerks
 Registry clerks
8.1.5 Office 8.1.5.1 Describe acceptable  Appearance  Application of  Appreciating the
Etiquette office etiquette  Reliability accepted office importance of
 Punctuality etiquette office etiquette
 Loyalty
 Courtesy
 Responsibility

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.2 8.2.1. Entrepreneur 8.2.1.1 Explain entrepreneurship  Meaning of entrepreneurship  Entrepreneur-  Appreciating the
ENTREPRE- ship skills importance of
NEURSHIP engaging in
entrepreneurship
activities
8.2.1.2 Explain qualities of a  Meaning of entrepreneur  Knowledge about
good entrepreneur  Open to criticism the qualities of an
(characteristics)  Hard work entrepreneur
 Independence and organised
 Innovative
 Responsive to feed back
 Risk takeretc.

8.2.1.3 State ways of  Help from other people, friends,

strengthening family members, other business
entrepreneurial abilities people.
 Observe from successful
business people
 Training
 Communication
 Reading books
 Activities being done in the
communities
 Motivational talks.

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.2.2. 8.2.2.1 Describe entrepreneurial  Activities (e.g. farming, fishing,  Awareness of the
Entrepreneurial activities found in the poultry, bee keeping, dairy, activities
Activities community selling, transport, hair salon(All undertaken in the
entrepreneurial activities) community.
8.2.3. Reasons for 8.2.3.1. Explain reasons for  Ensure innovation and  Knowledge about
entrepreneurship entrepreneurship creativity the reasons for
 Encourage grass root engaging into
development Entrepreneur-
 Social progress / Growth ship activities.
 National development
 Self reliance
 Flexibility
 Employer (self)
 Create jobs
 Maintain free enterprise
 Promote healthy competition
 Generate wealth/Profit
 Spread prosperity
 Enhance wealthy stability
8.2.4. Types 8.2.4.1. Identify different types  Sole Trader  Knowledge about
of Businesses of businesses  Partnerships the types of
 Cooperatives businesses

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Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.2.5. Business 8.2.5.1. Identify sources of  Self, friends, family members,  Awareness of
Idea business ideas books, media existing business. sources of
business ideas.

8.2.6. SWOT 8.2.6.1. Explain SWOT analysis  Strengths of the new idea  Analysing  Knowledge about
Analysis  Weaknesses of the new idea business the importance of
 Opportunities of a new idea opportunities swot analysis
 Threats of a new idea
8.2.7. Company 8.2.7.1. Describe factors to Factors:  Knowledge about
Formation consider before forming a  Locality, Start up capital, the factors to
company
. Trading hours, Source of raw consider before
materials, Competitors, forming a
Advertising, Banking. company

8.2.7.2. Describe the documents  Partnership Deed, Articles of

needed for the formation of  Awareness of the
partnership, Articles of
different types of businesses. Association, Memorandum of documents
Associations (as obtaining in needed for the
the Companies (Act). Trading formation of the
licence, business permits. company.

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.2.8. Business 8.2.8.1. State the contents of a Contents of a business plan:  Knowledge about
Plan Business Plan  Executive summary, the contents of a
8.2.8.2. Explain the contents of a Business idea, Marketing business plan
Business Plan plan, Form of business, Staff,
Legal responsibilities and  Knowledge about
Insurance, Costing items, the use and
Financial planning importance of
 Required start-up capital,
source of start up capital etc. Business Plan

8.2.8.3. Describe the functions of

Functions of a business plan:
a Business Plan
 Provides more clearer and
organised business ideas
 Leads to putting down of
ideas into written documents
 An operational plan
 Used for sourcing loans from
lending institutions
 Helps to determine viability of
business idea
 Provides an answer as to the
profitability of the business
8.2.9. Financing 8.2.9.1. Explain ways of Ways of financing businesses:  Negotiation  Knowledge about
businesses financing businesses  Savings skills ways of
 Bank loans financing a
 Borrowing from friends or business.
family members
 Leasing

Sub letting

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.2.10. Desirable 8.2.10.1. Explain desirable Business ethics:  Knowledge about
business. business
. ethics Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, the importance of
ethics Loyalty, Dependability, business ethics.
Flexibility, Punctuality,
Responsibility
8.2.11. Dealing 8.2.11.1. Identify fraudulent Fraudulent Situations:  Recognise  Awareness of
with Fraud situations. Shopping fraudulent fraudulent
Internet situations situations
ATM
Borrowing money from unreliable
sources.
8.2.11.2. Explain ways to stay Ways of avoiding being a victim  Appreciation of
protected from fraud of fraud: being alert to
 Checking change is correct fraudulent
 Keeping personal details safe activities
 Being aware of risk
 Knowing rights
 Reading the terms and conditions
on contracts.
8.2.11.3. Describe the effects of Effects of fraud on victims  Appreciate the
frauds  Lose money effects of fraud
 Get into debt on people.
 Become bankrupt
 Fall out with family members
 and friends
Effects of fraud on fraudsters
 Loss of trust among colleagues.
 Black listed
 Fraud conviction
 Bad reputation

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 SUB-TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES CONTENT
TOPIC
Knowledge Skills Values
8.3 OFFICE 8.3.1 Stationery 8.3.1.1 Identify the different  Paper, pens, rulers,  Storing office  Appreciating
STATIONERY and uses types of stationery envelopes, rubbers, stationery. the use of office
AND stencils. stationery.
EQUIPMENT 8.3.1.2 Store office
 Ink / toner, carbon papers
stationery safely
 correction fluid/Tipp-Ex
 filling clips
 pins etc.
8.3.2. Office 8.3.2.1.Identify the different  typewriters  Storing office  Appreciating
equipment types of office  ink/spirit duplicators Equipment the use of
and uses equipment  filing cabinets  Operating office office
 staplers equipment. equipment.
8.3.2.2.State the proper use  hole punchers
of each office  telephones
equipment
 intercoms
 desk calendar
8.3.2.3.Store office
equipment  date stamp
appropriately  Facsimile machine
 Stylus pen
 calculating machine
8.3.2.4.Operate/use office  Photocopier, Copy printer,
equipment Computer, Shredder,
Scanner, Guillotine etc.
8.4 BUSINESS 8.4.1 Types of 8.4.1.1.Explain different  Cash (Cash/Bank)  Knowledge
TRANSACTIONS Business types of business  Credit about business
Transactions transactions  Barter transactions

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.5 BUSINESS 8.5.1 Types of 8.5.1.1 Identify the different Enquiry  Drawing  Knowledge
DOCUMENTS business types of business  Order/Quotation business about the
documents documents  Catalogues documents different types
 Estimates/Tender  Filling in of business
8.5.1.2 Draw different types  Advice Note business documents.
of business documents  Invoice documents
 Receipts/Cash Sale
8.5.1.3 Fill in details in
 Petty Cash Voucher
business documents
correctly  Debit Note/Credit Note
 Delivery /Consignment
Notes/
 Goods Received Notes
 Cheque
 Cheque Counter
foil/Cheque Stabs
8.6 SOURCE 8.6.1 Types of source 8.6.1.1 Identify different  Invoice, Receipts, Cash  Drawing source  Knowledge
DOCUMENTS documents types of source Sale, Debit/Credit notes, documents about source
documents Cheque, Cheque  Filling in source documents
counterfoil/Stabs documents

8.7 BOOKS OF 8.7.1 Types of 8.7.1.1 Identify the books of  Purchases Day Book  Recording  Knowledge
ORIGINAL Books of original entry  Sales Day Book business about the
ENTRY Original Entry  Journal Proper/General transactions in different types of
Journal the books of books of original
 Returns Inwards/Sales original entry. entry
8.7.1.2 Record business Returns  Awareness of the
transactions from  Returns importance of
source documents Outwards/Purchases neatness when
into the books of Returns recording
original entry  Cash Book(One, Two and business
Three Column) transactions
 Petty Cash Book (Imprest
System)

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 Content
Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome
Knowledge Skills Values
8.8 CLASSES OF 8.8.1 Types of 8.8.1.1 Identify the classes  Nominal/Fictitious  Classification  Knowledge and
ACCOUNTS classes of of Accounts Accounts Awareness of
Accounts 8.8.1.2 Explain the classes  Real/Assets Accounts classes of
of Accounts accounts
 Personal Accounts
8.9 LEDGER 8.9.1 Double entry 8.9.1.1 Identify the different  General Ledger  Posting  Knowledge
system types of ledgers  Purchases Ledger (Recording) about the
 Sales Ledger transactions in different types
the books of of ledgers.
8.9.1.2 Post the transactions  Principle rule of double Accounts using  Knowledge
using the principle of entry (debit the receiver and double entry about the double
double entry credit the giver) system entry system.
(golden rule of double entry
bookkeeping)
8.10 TRIAL 8.10.1 Use of the 8.10.1.1 Prepare the Trial Trial Balance:  Preparation of  Awareness of
BALANCE Trial Balance Balance.  Checking arithmetical the Trial the importance
errors of the ledger Balance of the Trial
accounts Balance in
 Checking completion of accounting
double entry circles.
 Preparing the Trial
Balance
 Balancing

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GRADE 9

GENERAL OUTCOMES KEY COMPETENCES

 Acquire knowledge, skills and values on the preparation of final accounts  Ability to prepare Final Accounts of a
 Acquire knowledge, skills and values on the preparation of wages and salaries. business
 Develop an understanding of personal financial management  Ability to prepare personal budgets
 Create an understanding of different types of financial institutions, services  Ability to manage a business
offered, types of accounts and documents used.
 Acquire knowledge, skills and values on systems, methods and equipment used in
filing
 Acquire knowledge, skills and values of using postal & telecommunication
services
 Acquire knowledge, skills and values of Managing a business

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 Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome Content
Knowledge Skills Values
9.1 FINAL 9.1.1 Trading 9.1.1.1. Prepare trading  Trading Account  Preparing the  Knowledge on the
ACCOUNTS Account Account  Turnover (Net Sales) trading Account preparations of
9.1.1.2 Calculate gross  Closing Stock  Calculating net Trading Account
profit/loss  Cost of Sales sales, cost of sales
 Gross Profit/Loss and Gross Profit
or loss
9.1.2 Profit and 9.1.2.1.Prepare profit and  Profit and Loss Account  Preparing profit  Knowledge on the
Loss loss account  Income and loss Account preparations of
Account 9.1.2.2.Calculate net  Expenses  Calculating: Net Profit and Loss
profit/loss  Net Profit/Loss /profit /loss Account.
9.1.3 Balance 9.1.3.1. Prepare  Balance Sheet  Preparing balance  Knowledge on the
Sheet Balance Sheet  Capital (all types of capitals) sheet preparations of the
(Statement of  Assets:  Calculating all Balance Sheet.
Financial 9.1.3.2.Calculate Capitals o Fixed types of capitals  Awareness of the
Position) o Current (include Closing importance of
Stock) neatness in business
 Liabilities:Long Term circles.
Current
9.2 WAGES AND 9.2.1. Wages and 9.2.1.1. Explain wages and  Wage  Preparing Wages,  Knowledge about
SALARIES Salaries salaries.  Salary salaries the preparation of
9.2.1.2. Prepare Time  The Time Card wages and Salaries
Cards  Wage Sheet and calculations of
9.2.1.3. Prepare wage  Pay slips net pays.
sheets  Calculating Gross  Awareness of the
 Deductions:
9.2.1.4. Prepare pay slips o Voluntary and Net pays importance of
9.2.1.5 Calculate Gross o Statutory accuracy when
and Net pays preparing wages
and salaries.

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Knowledge Skills Values
9.3 PERSONAL 9.3.1. Savings 9.3.1.1.Explain personal  Goal setting  Goal setting  Knowledge about
FINANCIAL financial  Savings: Personal bank  Financial the importance of
MANAGEMENT Management Account, traditional management Personal Financial
methods Management.
9.3.2 Investments 9.3.2.1. State methods of  Entrepreneurship  Investment  Knowledge and
Investment.  Running a small business awareness of
 Farming importance of
 Bonds investments.
 Shares
9.3.3. Budgeting 9.3.3.1.Describe types of  Individual (personal)  Budgeting  Knowledge and
budgets  Home awareness about
 National importance of
budgeting.
9.3.3.2 Explain reasons for  Control measure
budgeting  Guide
9.3.3.3. Draw a personal
 Transparency etc
budget

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 Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome Content
Knowledge Skills Values
9.4 BANKING 9.4.1 Types of 9.4.1.1 Identify different  Commercial Banks  Awareness of the
Financial types of financial  Building Society types of financial
Institutions institutions  Credit Union and Savings institutions.
Associations
 National Savings and Credit
Bank
 Micro Finance Companies
 Bureau De-change
9.4.2 Services 9.4.2.1 Identify services  Banking  Awareness of the
offered offered by financial  Loan facilities service offered by
by financial
institutions institutions  Issuance of foreign exchange the financial
 Bank transfers institutions.
9.4.2.2 Explain the  Credit transfer
services offered by  Direct debit  Appreciating the
financial institutions services offered by
 Standing orders
 Automated Teller Machine the financial
(ATM) facility institutions.
 Points of Sale (POS)
 Any other services
9.4.3 Types of 9.4.3.1.Identify types of  Current Account  Awareness of the
Accounts accounts offered by  Savings Account types of accounts
financial  Deposit Account offered by the
institutions  Save as you earn financial
 Investments Account institutions. .
9.4.3.2.Explain types of (Building Societies)
accounts offered by
financial
institutions

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 Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome Content
Knowledge Skills Values
9.4.4 Documents 9.4.4.1.Identify types of  Bank statement  Drawing documents  Awareness of the
used in documents used in  Pay-in-slip used in banking. documents used in
Banking banking  Withdrawal slip  Filling in the banking.
9.4.4.2.Draw documents  Deposit slip documents used in
used in Banking. banking.
 Cheque book
9.4.4.3.Fill in documents  Automated Teller Machine
used in banking. (ATM) cards (Credit/Visa)
9.5 FILING 9.5.1 Filing 9.5.1.1. Identify  Central  Record keeping  Awareness of the
Systems filing systems  Departmental types of filing
systems.
9.5.2 Filing 9.5.2.1 Identify methods of  Alphabetical  Record keeping  Knowledge about
Methods filing  Geographical the different
9.5.2.2 File documents  Numerical methods of filing.
using different  Chronological
methods  Subject
9.5.3 Filing 9.5.3.1 Identify types of  Spike  Record keeping  Awareness of the
Equipment filing equipment  Flat types equipment
 Box used in filing.
 Vertical
 Lateral

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 Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome Content
Knowledge Skills Values
9.6 POSTAL AND 9.6.1 Postal 9.6.1.1 Identify postal  Mail  Identifying postal  Appreciating the
TELECOMMUNI- Services services  Courier Services services services offered by
CATION  Poste Restante the post office.
SERVICES  Railex  Awareness on the
 Express Mail services offered by
.  Registered Mail the post office.
9.6.1.2 Demonstrate use of
 Datapost
postal services
 Parcels
 Business Reply
 Cards, Circulars, Printed
Matter
 Money Orders, Money
transfer, Postal Orders, Cash
on Delivery
 Post Boxes and Private Bags
 Free Post, Franking
9.6.2 9.6.2.1.Identify  Telephone  Communication  Appreciating
Telecommunicat- telecommunication  Telex Skills services offered by
ion Services services  Telegram the telephone and
 Phonograms mobile service
9.6.2.2.Demonstrate use of  Radio Messages
telecommunication providers
 Fascimile
services  Awareness on the
 Mobile Phones
services offered by
 Internet
 Facsimile the telephone and
mobile service
providers.

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 Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome Content
Knowledge Skills Values
 A/c Account  Awareness of the
9.7 COMMONLY 9.7.1 Business 9.7.1.1. Identify the
 Bal. Balance different types of
USED BUSINESS Abbreviations commonly used
 B/d. Brought down commonly used
ABBREVIATIONS business
business
abbreviations  B/f. Brought forward abbreviations.
 C.A.I. Cash Against Invoice
 C.W.O. Cash With Order
 c/d. Carried down
 c/f. Carried forward
 chq. Cheque
 Co. Company
 ATM. Automated Teller
Machine etc.

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 Topic Sub-Topic Specific Outcome Content
Knowledge Skills Values
9.8 9.8.1. Business 9.8.1.1 Describe a business  Financial control  Preparing a  Knowledge about
ENTREPRENEUR management management sheet  Production of goods and business business
SHIP 9.8.1.2 Prepare the services management management.
business management  Quality control sheet
sheet.  Stock control  Filling in a  Knowledge about
9.8.1.3 Fill in the  Marketing business business
management sheet  Selling of goods and services management management sheet.
 Record keeping sheet
 Banking
 Packing
 Grading
 Pricing
 Investing and expanding
 Resources
 Time
 Clients
9.8.2 Managing 9.8.2.1. Explain ways of  Financial Control  Controlling  Knowledge about
Business Managing Business  Banking: business managing business
Finances Finances - Deposits, Withdrawals, Loans finances finances

9.8.3 Keeping 9.8.3.1.Explain basic  Income and Expenditure  Recording  Knowledge about
Financial financial records records business reading business
Records 9.8.3.2.Prepare basic  Balance Sheets transactions transactions.
financial records  Business reports
9.8.4 Dissolution 9.8.4.1. State reasons for  Bankruptcy  Knowledge about
of dissolving companies  End of time frame dissolution of
Companies  Partnership disagreement
 Pay back of start-up capital companies.

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